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Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:33:26 +0000en-UShourly188512734CINA By Election Notice for July 18http://bc.nationtalk.ca/story/cina-by-election-notice-for-july-18
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:07:08 +0000http://bc.nationtalk.ca/story/cina-by-election-notice-for-july-18CINA By Election Notice for July 18 Only qualified candidates will be allowed to run for the position of President Elect Jun 20, 2016 PRESIDENT ELECT CANDIDATE NOMINATION PROCESS/PROTOCOL The purpose of these protocols is to ensure that participation in CINA’s by-election process is done within parameters set out by the CINA Board of Directors and […]

Only qualified candidates will be allowed to run for the position of President Elect

Jun 20, 2016

PRESIDENT ELECT CANDIDATE NOMINATION PROCESS/PROTOCOL

The purpose of these protocols is to ensure that participation in CINA’s by-election process is done within parameters set out by the CINA Board of Directors and that the process is open and transparent, in accordance with CINA by-law #1.

Rules:

As per CINA Board Motion #2016-06-09 CINA Directors are not allowed to sign nomination forms.

Only qualified candidates will be allowed to run for the position of President Elect; list of qualifications can be found in the Roles and Responsibilities document

Both the Nominator and Nominee must be CINA members in good standing

Verbal campaigning is allowed

CINA Board members’ role is to support the nomination process and act as ambassadors

Timelines:

June 18, 2016: Distribution of Nomination Forms and By-Election Notice

June 18 to July 1 2016: Nomination Process

July 1, 2016: Close of Nomination Process

July 1 to July 18 2016: Candidate Campaign Period

July 18: By-Election Date

Process:

Step #1 Receiving nominations. Completed nomination forms shall be forwarded to the CINA head office on or before July 1, 2016.

Step #2 Review. The CINA Nominations Committee will review nomination forms to verify information and confirm nominees qualify for the position of President-Elect. Nominees will be notified immediately of their candidacy status.

Step #3 Campaigning. Nominees are encouraged to a draft one-page biography highlighting their credentials and experience. These should be forwarded to the CINA head office in Ottawa upon confirmation of candidacy status, for posting on the CINA website and national distribution. Candidates should feel free to begin campaigning immediately. The campaign period runs for a full 18 days.

The Aboriginal Nurses Association is expressing concern over the 2015 Federal Budget recently released, as it continues to grow inequities in our most vulnerable populations like the homeless and many Indigenous Peoples.

“The message is clear that the federal government’s values are grounded in a survival of the richest” says Lisa Bourque Bearksin, President and an Indigenous Nurse.

With more than 150 million dollars going into celebrating Canada heritage rather than supporting the health of society’s members, this draws the conclusion that health is not as great a priority.

As outlined by the Federal government the focus on creating jobs and tax relief for families, as well as national security through its Bill C-51 legislation are important, without healthy people we do not have a healthy society. This lack of focus in health continues to perpetuate a widening gulf between Indigenous peoples in Canada and mainstream, in areas as lack of access to water, housing, education and improved health care service delivery.

The Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada is adding its voice in calling for changes to these disparities. “It is time that all Canadians to demand action to address the disparities” says Bourque Bearskin.

The A.N.A.C. believes the status quo is not acceptable changing times require changing mandates and fiscal responsibilities and commitments that are not addressed in this inequity budget.

The Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, now celebrating 40 years in existence is the longest serving Indigenous health professional organization in Canada.

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For more information, please call R. Lisa Bourque Bearskin, President, A.N.A.C., at (780) 690-9517 or send an e-mail to rlbourque@shaw.ca.

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Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:57:57 +0000http://bc.nationtalk.ca/story/theme-for-aboriginal-nurses-day-may-11-2015-2PRESS RELEASE Ottawa, ON – April 8, 2015 Aboriginal Nurses Day May 11 2015 The Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada is extremely pleased with the response from its membership in stating the Indigenous theme for National Nurses Week in Canada May 11 – 16, 2015. Each year, Aboriginal Nurses Day kicks off the week of […]

The Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada is extremely pleased with the response from its membership in stating the Indigenous theme for National Nurses Week in Canada May 11 – 16, 2015. Each year, Aboriginal Nurses Day kicks off the week of nursing celebrations in Canada, falling on May 11th this year. The winning theme is “Indigenous Nursing: Healing Relationships” submitted by Yvon Lamarche, a 34 year Registered Nurse from Prince Albert, Sk.

Yvon Lamarche shares this important message “It was once said that ‘personhood’ is one of the tools nurses use in caring for others. As Indigenous nurses our traditions, cultures, languages and experiences such as the 7 Grandfathers teachings help us to place ourselves within the correct context for Indigenous nursing”. An inspiring message for all nurses to reflect on, A.N.A.C. invites your thoughts and messages. Like us on Facebook page too as we honor the work of nurses.

Lisa Bourque Bearskin, President of A.N.A.C. goes on to say “We look forward to beginning the week honoring First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Nurses who contribute to improving Aboriginal health in Canada”. Indigenous nurses in Canada are instrumental to shaping and shifting the landscape of our professional responsibilities in working with and for Indigenous peoples in Canada who are leading and taking responsibility of their own wellness.

The A.N.A.C. staff and board of directors honor each Indigenous Nurse and the gifts of knowledge and spirit they bring to the nursing profession. Nursing week activities across the country will be posted on A.N.A.C. website and we invite nurses to share their plans. Please send A.N.A.C. notices of your events and we will work hard to circulate those to our greater membership.

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For more information, please call R. Lisa Bourque Bearskin, President, A.N.A.C., at (780) 690-9517 or send an e-mail to rlbourque@shaw.ca